Emanuel Swedenborg
Emanuel Swedenborg
Emanuel Swedenborg; born Emanuel Swedberg on 29 January 1688; died 29 March 1772) was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, theologian, revelator, and mystic. He is best known for his book on the afterlife, Heaven and Hell...
NationalitySwedish
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth29 January 1688
CountrySweden
spiritual angel race
Marriages on earth--because they are the seminaries of the human race and of the angels of heaven also; because, likewise, they proceed from a spiritual origin, that is, from the marriage of good and truth; and since, in addition, the Lord's divine proceeding principally flows into conjugal love--are most holy in the estimation of the angels.
people evil world
People who have intended and loved what is evil in the world intend and love what is evil in the other life, and then they no longer allow themselves to be led away from it. This is why people who are absorbed in evil are connected to hell and actually are there in spirit; and after death they crave above all to be where their evil is. So after death, it is we, not the Lord, who cast ourselves into hell.
angel spirit
Angels never attack, as infernal spirits do. Angels only ward off and defend.
understanding shapes goodness
Goodness shapes our will, and truth shapes our understanding.
good-life heaven may
The nature of heaven is to provide a place there for all who lead good lives, no matter what their religion may be.
harmony heavenly
A heavenly society is a harmony of many.
self heaven earth
The inner self is as distinct from the outer self as heaven is from earth.
angel order long
I am well aware that many will say that no one can possibly speak with spirits and angels so long as he lives in the body; and many will say that it is all fancy, others that I relate such things in order to gain credence, and others will make other objections.
men love-is knows
Man knows that love is, but not what it is.
love unions without-trust
All union is effected by love, and love is not love without trust.
thinking knowing charity
Faith is knowing and thinking truths. Charity is willing and doing them.
life men organs
Man is an organ of life, and God alone is life.
angel unique essence
Angels can recognize the nature of our unique essence on the basis of nothing more than a brief conversation with us. From hearing the tone of our voice angels sense what we love; and from hearing what we say, angels sense our level of understanding.
angel two heaven
Two consorts in heaven are not two, but one angel.